Mother’s Day gift guide

This Mother's Day, think outside the bouquet with a gift for Mom that's a little-something different. This cupcake bouquet is a cool take on the gift-giving mainstay.Handout
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The Gardening Mom – Forget the flowers – she has enough of those! Try making a special ‘bouquet’ made of packets of seeds of her favourite flower or plant-able vegetable. When they bloom/sprout – they’ll be the gift that keeps giving.Vancouver Sun
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The Working Mom – All moms are hard workers (obviously!) but what do you get for the mother-in-question who seems to live at the office? How about a useful gift such as an engraved pen or even a special desktop family photo collage. The opportunity for Mom to turn on her computer or write a quick memo with a heartfelt memento will make her smile.File
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The Carb-Conscious Mom – Skip the chocolate and flowers and opt for a healthy fruit or salad bouquet. Pick her favourite fruits and/or veggies from the market and spear them onto barbeque sticks – creating a colourful … and edible – gift.Screengrab
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The Thirsty Mom – If your mom is a fan of wine or tea – why not take her to a tasting? If on a budget, host Mom for an at-home tea party or wine tasting complete with finger foods or sweets. Looking for a more out-on-the-town vibe? Try a day trip to a local winery or tea house complete with a mandatory dress code! (For tea, fascinators are a must!)Submitted
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The Everyday Mom – According to CNET, one of the most-requested Mother’s Day gifts is a trip to the spa, so whether a manicure or a full-body makeover, a spa gift certificate may be the best option.Handout
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The Crafty Mom – Is your mom a Sewing Queen, Quilting Diva or Scrapbooking Senorita? If so, why not create a photo frame made from magnets, that she can easily attach craft notions such as sewing needles, pins small scissors and bobbins to? Having her crafty essentials close at hand will be a real treat – just don’t forget to add a fantastic family photo in the middle.Screengrab
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The 24-karat Mom: Guaranteed, this type of mom has the best of everything. Satiate her taste for all things deluxe with a watch or jewelry engraved with a special message or name.Vittorio Zunino Celotto
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The Car-Loving Mom – Sure, photo key chains are pretty cute – but you know what the car-obsessed Mom would love even more? Vouchers for car washes and detailing services. After all, there’s nothing like driving a shiny, clean car -- that she didn't have to lift a finger for.Dewhurst Photography

Hiking is great. Being prepared for hiking by wearing hiking boots is even better. However, travelling to downtown Vancouver isn't a real hike - so less supportive shoes will suffice.Colleen De Neve
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The Diabetic Mom – Whether she’s on a diet or Diabetic, treat Mom's sweet-tooth to a small sampling of sugar-free goodies such as cookies, chocolate or a homemade cake. It's a sweet take on the typical Mother’s Day fare, but is diet-safe too!Handout
/ From Radically Simple by Rozanne Gold

The Foodie Mom – Does your mom love the dining out experience? A simple gift card/certificate to either a tried-and-true favourite or bucket-list-worthy restaurant may be the best gift to give this Mother’s Day. Looking to try something a little more in-depth? Find out her favourite restaurant dish -- and (try) to recreate it at home!Peter Battistoni
/ Vancouver Sun

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